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Graduate School

The Wonkwang University Graduate School started in December 1967. Today, the graduate school encompasses 64 departments that offer masters and doctoral programs. The master's degree program has 279 students, and the doctoral program in 51 departments has 263 students. The goals of the Graduate School include: fostering creativity in academic research ; providing professional training that integrates knowledge with morality ; developing leadership ; and, contributing to the cultural development of the world. The school offers a range of financial assistance to support qualified graduate students. These include: scholarships, research assistantships, and BK 21 funds.

Master'sDegree Programs

Dept. of Buddhism
Dept. of Korean Language & Literature
Dept. of English Language & Literature
Dept. of German Language &Literature
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Early Childhood Education
Dept. of History
Dept. of Philosophy
Dept. of Sino-Korean Language
Dept. of Social Welfare
Dept. of Law
Dept. of Business Administration
Dept. of Accounting
Dept. of Public dministration
Dept. of Economics
Dept. of Politics Science & Diplomacy
Dept. of International Economics
Dept. of Home management
Dept. of Clothing
Dept. of Physical Education
Dept. of Chemistry
Dept. of Mathematics
Dept. of Food & utrition
Dept. of Biology
Dept. of Physics
Dept. of Semiconductor Sciences
Dept. of Architectural Engineering
Dept. of Electronic Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Materials Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Urban Engineering
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dept. of Computer Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Control and Instrumentation Engineering
Dept. of Pharmacy
Dept. of Oriental Medicine
Dept. of Medicine
Dept. of Dentistry
Dept. of Horticulture
Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry
Dept. of Forestry
Dept. of Fine Arts
Dept. of Applied Arts
Dept. of Jewelry and Metal Arts
Dept. of Calligraphy
Dept. of Music
Dept. of Dance
Dept. of Sculpture
Dept. of Police Administration
Dept. of Archaeology and Art History

Doctoral Programs

Dept. of Buddhism
Dept. of Korean Language & Literature
Dept. of English Language & Literature
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Philosophy
Dept. of History
Dept. of Law
Dept. of Business Administration
Dept. of Economics
Dept. of International Trade
Dept. of Political Science & Diplomacy
Dept. of Public Administration
Dept. of Pharmacy
Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Horticulture
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry
Dept. of Oriental Medicine
Dept. of Medicine
Dept. of Dentistry
Dept. of Biology
Dept. of Mathematics
Dept. of Chemistry
Dept. of Physical
Dept. of Home Economics
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Architectural Engineering
Dept. of Electronic Engineering
Dept. of Computer Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Semiconductor Sciences
Dept. of Physical Education
Dept. of Police Administration
Dept. of Early Childhood Education
Dept. of Forestry
Dept. of Plastic Arts
Dept. of Accounting

Graduate School of Education

The Graduate School of Education was founded in accordance with the educational principles of the University. It aims to train students in the field of education based on the latest research in educational theories and practices, to improve the professional ability of teachers, making them outstanding professional in their subject areas, ultimately to improve the quality of education at schools. It was accredited in November 1980, and started with 200 students in ten degreeconferring programs. It takes five semesters to complete all the requirements to earn a degree in 31 degree-conferring programs. Since its foundation, 2,231 students have graduated from this program. Graduates are awarded a teacher's certificate in secondary education (second-degree), are qualified to apply for doctoral programs, and are given credits for promotion in accordance with the by laws concerning teachers.

Master's Degree Programs

Major in History Education
Major in Social Education
Major in English Education
Major in Japanese Education
Major in German Education
Major in Physics education
Major in Chemistry Education
Major in Biology Education
Major in Fine Arts Education
Major in Music Education
Major in Korean Language Education
Major in Mathematics Education
Major in Physical Education
Major in Commercial Education
Major in Home Economics Education
Major in Educational Administration
Major in Educational Method and Technology
Major in National Ethics Education
Major in sino-Korean Education
Major in Agriculture Education
Major in Engineering Education
Major in Child Education
Major in Philosophy Education
Major in Computer Science Education
Major in Calligraphy Education
Major in Chinese Language Education
Major in Mechanical Engineering Education
Major in Electronic Engineering Education
Major in Korea Traditional Music Education
Major in Dance Education
Major in Counseling Psycholiogy Education
Major in Electronic EducationMajor in French Language Educatio

Graduate School of Industry & Business

The Graduate School of Industry and Management aims to train professional leaders who will contribute to the development of the nation and the world. The school teaches the theory and practice of industrial technologies and business management that students will need to work in and adjust to the constantly changing industrial and business environment. All classes are taught on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and the program can be completed in 5 semesters or two and half years. Graduates are entitled to apply for doctorate programs, and students are able to defer their army service enlistment until graduation. Scholarships are available for alumni of Wonkwang University, corporate employees, public employees, government officers, school teachers from private institutions, in the form of a 20 percent discount off their tuition.

Master's Degree Programs

Dept. of Industrial Management

Major Course in Business Management
Major Course in Labor Relations
Major Course in Information Processing
Major Course in Business Accounting
Major Course in Foreign Trade management

Dept. of industrial Design

Major Course in Visual Communication Design
Major Course in Furniture Design
Major Course in Product Design

Dept. of industrial Crafts

Major Course in Fiberarts Design
Major Course in Jewelry Crafts
Major Course in Ceramic Crafts

Dept. of Civil Environmental Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Electronics Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Urban Engineering

Dept. of Architectural Engineering

Major Course in Architecture Engineering
Major Course in Architecture Planning & Design

Department of Business Administration
Department of Accounting Information
Department of International Trade
Department of Regional Economic Information
Department of Small Business

Graduate School of Administration

This master's program is designed to produce capable administrators who possess both leadership and a capacity for creative thinking. The school also encourages and facilitates interdisciplinary researches by combining and linking various fields and subjects of study. The classes are conducted two nights a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), and the whole program can be completed in five semesters or two and half years. The program also offers yearlong open-courses for top-level male and female administrators.

Master's Degree Programs

Dept. of Public Administration

Major Course in General Administration
Major Course in Local Administration
Major Course in Judicial Administration
Major Course in Tax Administration
Major Course in Diplomacy and Security
Major Course in Health Administration
Major Course in Police Administration

Dept. of Social Welfare

Dept. of Regional Development

Major Course in Regional Economics
Major Course in Real Estate

Dept. of Journalism and Publicity

Dept. of Local Autonomy

Dept. of Police Adminstration

Graduate School of Oriental Studies

The graduate school was founded to imbue students with strong moral sense and comprehensive knowledge so that they can make valuable contributions to the nation and humanity when they graduate. It has amassed considerable achievements in Won - Buddhist studies, Buddhist studies, Oriental Studies. And it's creating new traditions in abdominal breathing, Oriental philosophy, yoga, calligraphy, Korean etiquettes, tea ceremony, and preservation and restoration of old paintings. The school is well aware of the vital role Oriental wisdom can to play in the moral education of today's society and is doing its best to train students to meet those needs.

Master's Degree Programs

Department of Won Buddhism

Major in Won Buddhism

Department of Oriental Studies

Major in Oriental Philosophy
Major in Gigong
Major in Calligraphy
Major in Sino-Korean

Department of Buddhism

Major in Buddhism
Major in Religion

Graduate School of Health & Enivironment

The Graduate School aims to systematically train students to become creative experts with academic foundations and practical knowledge of the field of health and environment. The school offers classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in 17 fields in three majors(Health, Health Administration and Environmental Sciences) in the master's degree program. The program can be completed in 5 semesters or two and half years.

Master's Degree Programs

Department of Health Science

Major Course in Public Health)
Major Course in Health Nutrition Science)
Major Course in Clinical Pathology)
Major Course in Industrial Health)
Major Course in Public Health Nursing)

Department of Health Administration

Major Course in Health Policy & Administration
Major Course in Nursing Management
Major Course in Hospital Management
Major Course in Food and Pharmaceutical Administration

Department of Environmental Science

Major Course in Environmental Medicine
Major Course in Environmental Administration
Major Course in Environmental Health
Major Course in Occupational Environmen

Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine

The Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine was established in September 1999 to carry out BK(Brain Korea) 21 Project. It is designed to efficiently nurture professionals for a knowledge-based society of the 21st century. The School has several important aims : to study and develop theories that are needed to educate professionals in Oriental Medicine ; to apply these to the research and practice of the field ; to further the development of the field ; and, to make valuable contributions to the health and development of the nation and the world. The School also encourages research and development in Oriental Medicine and its applications to contribute to the development of the nation by hosting various research projects, conducting commissioned projects, hosting research presentations and extension lectures, and publishing scholarly journals.

Master's Degree Programs

Dept. of Third Medicine
Dept. of Newly Developed Drugs
Dept. of Oriental Medical Informatics

Graduate School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Practiced mostly in developed countries, alternative medicine and complementary therapies complement and work with Western medicine. There is a great demand for skilled practitioners and high-quality research in this field. Alternative medicine, in addition to traditional medical cures, can also meet the need for comprehensive treatment of both the mind and body of a patient for rehabilitation. To create a more holistic approach and meet social demands, the school aims to conduct cutting-edge research to find new approaches that complement traditional Western medicine.